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Ship repair JV to boost services on west coast of Africa

Damen starts repair activities in Dakar

Friday, May 8, 2026 0 727

SENEGAL: Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese Government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West African coast. The Senegalese Government is represented by the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale (SIRN). Together, they will offer a comprehensive range of ship repair and maintenance services.

Addressing vacancies within the DFFE

Call for applications

Thursday, May 7, 2026 0 921

SOUTH AFRICA: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a call for submissions to apply for the position of Deputy Director-General: Fisheries Management.

WCRL season extended as an olive branch to small-scale fishers

SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at small-scale fisheries engagements this week, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp...

Fishing fleet modernisation boosted

EGYPT: Delivered as part of a series of 12 high seas fishing vessels, the Rezk 2 and Rezk 3 were launched this week in Port Said to further an...

Mediation breaks deadlock over auctioned container

NIGERIA: A dispute over a container auctioned by the Nigeria Customs Service has been resolved through mediation, with the box ordered for release.

New petroleum vessel to join fleet

EGYPT: A new petroleum supply and services vessel, which left its Chinese builder’s yard this past weekend is expected to officially join...

Forming a framework to fight illegal maritime activities

TOGO: Experts met at the end of April to discuss a draft framework aimed at harmonising action to combat illicit maritime activities within West...

Shaping regional marine protected area governance in Africa

SENEGAL: Standing at the edge of the Somone lagoon in Senegal, participants of the regional Marine Protected Areas (MPA) training witnessed...

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